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Contents
Issue 5 January 1998 iii 555-230-024
About This Book xxi
■ What Is the Purpose of This Book? xxi
■ Who Should Read This Book? xxi
■ What Is in This Book? xxi
■ How Should I Use This Book? xxiii
■ Conventions Used in This Book xxiii
■ Trademarks and Service Marks xxiii
■ Other References xxiv
■ How Can I Order Other Books? xxv
■ How Can I Make Comments About This Book? xxv
1 Introduction 1-1
■ DEFINITY ECS Advantages 1-2
Adaptable 1-2
Expandable 1-2
Integrating 1-3
Reliable/Recoverable 1-3
State of the Art 1-3
DEFINITY ECS: A Global Multimedia Platform 1-4
■ International Capabilities 1-4
■ Hardware 1-5
Processor Port Network 1-5
Expansion Port Network 1-5
Center Stage Switch 1-5
■ Carriers and Cabinets 1-6
Compact Single-Carrier Cabinets 1-7
ComIssue 5 January 1998pact Modular Cabinets 1-8
Single-Carrier Cabinets 1-9
Multicarrier Cabinets 1-11
■ Standard Configurations 1-12
Direct-Connect Configurations 1-14
Center Stage Switch Configurations 1-14